Nestor J. Suarez
About Nestor J. Suarez
Nestor J. Suarez is a Sales Manager with extensive experience in retail management, currently working at Advance Auto Parts since 2013. He has a background in industrial and system engineering and has demonstrated success in improving profit margins and reducing inventory shrink.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Nestor J. Suarez has been serving as a Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2013. His role involves overseeing sales operations and driving revenue growth in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. During his tenure, he has focused on enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Suarez has successfully coached and promoted three Assistant General Managers to General Managers and Retail Parts Pro to Assistant General Manager, demonstrating his commitment to developing talent within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bakers Footwear Group
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Nestor J. Suarez worked as a Store Manager at Bakers Footwear Group from 1984 to 1989 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. In this role, he achieved a notable increase in the store's gross profit margin from 54% to 56% over the previous year. Additionally, he implemented strategies that led to a significant reduction in inventory shrink, showcasing his ability to manage store operations effectively.
Career at JCPenney
Nestor J. Suarez held the position of Sales Manager at JCPenney from 2002 to 2011 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. During his nine years with the company, he was responsible for managing sales teams and driving store performance. His experience at JCPenney contributed to his development as a retail leader, equipping him with skills in sales management and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Nestor J. Suarez studied at Universidad Centroamericana in Managua, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial & System Engineering from 1975 to 1978. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and systems management, which he has applied throughout his career in retail management.
Experience at Converse
Nestor J. Suarez worked as a Sales Manager - Trainee at Converse from 2012 to 2013 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. This role allowed him to gain further experience in sales management and retail operations, contributing to his overall expertise in the industry.